1970 Rover P5B vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 640 kg more than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Rover | Triumph |
| Model | P5B | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2110 mm |
